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Flint, MI is a fantastic place to enjoy the sweeter things in life with a delicious treat. On the days when you find yourself craving a cookie or cupcake, take your 2023 Chevrolet Silverado for a spin, enjoy its Multi-Flex Tailgate that makes it easy to load your belongings into the truck, and stop by some of these sweet spots for dessert that are located near Flint! more 1. Flint Crepe Company Flint Crepe Company is open daily and makes its crepes from scratch using locally-sourced ingredients. The shop is located at 555 Saginaw St and a great option for those with dietary restrictions, as it offers vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Its menu includes sweet crepes, savory crepes, and seasonal crepes. Available sweet crepes include berry cheesecake, peanut butter and chocolate, mocha a la mode, cinnamon sugar, and double chocolate orange. 2. We're Dough We're Dough opened in 2020 and is located at 4215 Miller Rd Suite A-8. The shop is open daily and its menu includes cookie dough, cookies, giant cookies, cakes, pastries and bread, ice cream, and more. Available cookie flavors include strawberry lemonade, caramel chocolate chip, soft peanut butter, English shortbread, and iced mocha. If you're in the mood for a tangy treat, be sure to try the shop's lemon bars. 3. Crust Crust is located at 300 W 1st Ave and has been serving homemade baked goods to the community since 2012. The shop is open Tuesday-Sunday and uses artisan baking methods and high-quality ingredients when making its goods. Its menu includes breads, cakes, pastries, pies, bars, brownies, and cookies. Available pies include caramel apple double crust pies, chocolate cloud cutie pies, cranberry walnut pies, and American berry double crust pies. 4. King Arthur's Pastries and Bakery King Arthur's Pastries and Bakery has been open since 1968 and is located at 1261 N Ballenger Hwy. The shop is open Monday-Friday and its menu includes pastries, quiches, breads, pies, cakes, cheesecakes, and cookies. Available cookie flavors include double chocolate with nuts, molasses with jelly, peanut butter, chocolate chip, and oatmeal raisin. Available breads include cranberry walnut, apple crumb, banana, and pumpkin. 5. Donna's Donuts Donna's Donuts is open daily and is located at 1135 Bristol Rd. The shop offers daily specials as well as donuts that are always offered. Available donut flavors include peanut butter and jelly stick, cherry chip cake, glazed red velvet, cinnamon sugar, coconut plain, peanut butter nut roll, and maple nut roll. If you're in the mood for a rich vanilla donut, be sure to try the shop's vanilla cream stick donut. Once you've finished your tasty treat, it's a great time to look for the new car you've been thinking about purchasing. Stop by Randy Wise Chevrolet today and have a look at our inventory of new and pre-owned Chevrolet vehicles! Image via Pixabay

Combustion produces the energy that moves your car, but it also produces dangerous chemicals in the process. Your catalytic converter is designed to convert these chemicals into harmless ones. Age or damage can cause problems for the converter, and even cause it to fail. As your Chevy dealer, we can repair or replace your converter for you. These are some of the signs your converter could be damaged. more 3 Signs You Need a New Catalytic Converter From Your Chevy Dealer Acceleration Lag When you step on the gas pedal, you expect your Chevy to almost leap forward. If your car feels more like it's lurching than leaping, you could have a converter problem. The reduced acceleration is due to back pressure created in the engine by a blocked converter. As the converter works, carbon will slowly build up and partially or completely block the converter. If the exit from the converter is blocked, the converted gases will be forced back into your engine. These gases increase the pressure in the engine, which reduces your engine power. To overcome this pressure, you'll need to increase your speed, and this increases fuel consumption. Our technicians will examine your converter and clear any blockage we find. Your acceleration lag will then disappear. Strong Sulfur Smell A foul rotten egg smell from your exhaust means that your converter has failed. The sulfur smell comes from hydrogen sulfide, a corrosive and toxic chemical created during combustion. When your converter works correctly, hydrogen sulfide is changed into odorless and harmless sulfur dioxide. Your exhaust smoke will turn black due to the presence of unburnt and unconverted fuel molecules. The converter can fail for several reasons, including age, damage from a blocked air filter, or a failed sensor. If you continue driving when your converter is damaged, you could receive a citation for the excessive amount of pollution from your exhaust. Our technicians will need to examine your engine and the converter to find the cause of the problem. Check Engine Light An illuminated check engine light has often been used as a joke in TV shows, but it's no laughing matter. This light only comes on when a problem is detected in your engine. The lights connect to a network of sensors in your car that monitor every important component. If any of these sensors notice a problem with their component, the light will illuminate. A converter problem can trigger this light due to its failure to convert the engine gases. Your computer will generate an error code, and our technicians will check the error code to find the cause of the problem. A damaged or blocked converter could damage your engine. Call us today at Randy Wise Chevrolet, and we'll fix the problem.

Autumn is a particularly spectacular time of year in Flint, MI when the leaves turn crimson, orange, and gold. Enjoy the crisp autumn air, beautiful scenery, delicious fall foods, and plenty of fall activities with your family and friends. Take the family on an outing in a Chevy Tahoe, Traverse, or Trailblazer to the farms in the region to celebrate the harvest, go on hayrides, search for pumpkins, and run through acres of corn mazes. more 1. Celebrate the Season at the Fall Harvest Festival Every year the Applewood Estate at 1400 E Kearsley Street in Flint hosts the exciting Fall Harvest Festival. Bring your family and friends to learn more about the estate's history and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Enjoy farm-fresh locally grown produce, including juicy apples and freshly pressed cider, watch live demonstrations, and take a fascinating tour of the historic house. 2. Buy Farm-fresh Fall Goodies at the Flint Farmers' Market The Flint Farmers' Market at 300 East First Street in Flint is packed with harvest goodness during the fall season. Browse the stalls for crispy fresh fall fruits and vegetables. Buy apples, pumpkins, and mouthwatering homemade baked goods. At the end of September, the market's Flint Handmade Halloween Craft Market is just the place to find unique handmade spooky décor to liven up your Halloween décor. 3. Admire the Fall Colors at For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum One of the most beautiful places to admire the fall foliage is the For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum at 2142 N Genesee Road in Burton, a quick five-mile drive from Flint. Pull on a warm sweater and hiking boots and head down the nature trails to explore the breathtaking 267-acre preserve and 116-acre arboretum. Hike along Kearsley Creek and through the woods to see the spectacular autumn colors. 4. Enjoy Fall Family Fun at Montrose Orchards Head to Montrose Orchards at 12473 Seymour Road in Montrose, 22 miles away from Flint, at the end of October for exciting fall fun for the whole family. The farm grows pears, plums, cherries, blueberries, and over 30 varieties of apples. Go on a hay ride through the orchard, find the biggest and best pumpkin in the patch, and enjoy glasses of apple cider. Taste the freshly baked cookies, doughnuts, muffins, and pastries in Debbie's Kitchen. In September, the orchard has a craft show and trick-or-treating in the Greenhouse at the end of October. 5. Find Your Way Through the Corn Maze Head 26 miles down the road to Corunna at 450 North Vernon Road to navigate the four professionally designed, mapped, and cut corn mazes. The enormous Country Corn Maze has 7.8 miles of winding paths cut into a 25-acre cornfield. The kids can find their way through the Farm Tracks maze and hunt for pumpkins, and afterward, there are delicious apple donuts and cider. Head on down the road in a Chevy to find all the exciting fall fun in the region. Swing by Randy Wise Chevrolet today to check out the brand-new Chevrolet models on display.

Over 11,000 crashes occur each year because of tire failure. If you fail to properly maintain your tires, you're putting yourself at risk, no matter how safe a driver you are. One key procedure for proper tire maintenance is regular tire rotation. The following are three good reasons to visit your local Chevy dealer soon to have your tires swapped around. more Slow Down Tread Wear A staggering 4,900 fatal road accidents are caused by cars skidding on slippery roads each year. A factor in many of these crashes is insufficient tread depth. The minimum recommended tread depth is 2/32 of an inch in the warmer months and 5/32 of an inch in winter. It's unwise to let your tire become thinner than this. Responsible drivers keep an eye on their treads and do what they can to slow the wear. One way to do so is with periodical tire rotation, which spreads the wear more evenly across all four tires and prevents one or two tires from wearing down significantly quicker. Reduce Chances of Blowouts If the fore or aft of your car is slightly heavier, or your wheels are minutely misaligned, then one or two wheels are bearing a greater brunt of the vehicle's weight and pressure. This makes them more susceptible to damage from potholes, curbs, and bits of metal on the road. Needless to say, more damaged tires are more at risk of blowing out. So it's safer to have your tires rotated often, which shares the pressure evenly. While rotating your tires, the technician will also examine the rubber closely and find any damage you might have missed. Keep Steering Responsive Uneven tires reduce handling and responsiveness to a surprising degree. This diminishes your reaction time and sense of control. Regular rotation is the primary way to avoid this danger and keep your handling smooth. During the procedure, not only will the technician examine your tires for damage, but they'll also identify underlying causes of uneven tire wear. This might be misaligned wheels, as previously mentioned. It might also be under-inflated or overinflated tires. How a Chevy Dealer Rotates Your Tires After raising your vehicle and inspecting your tires and wheels, the technician will swap your tires in one of three patterns, depending on your vehicle. For four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive cars, they carry out a rearward cross, bringing the rear tires to the forward axle and the front tires to the rear axle, crossing over only the latter two tires. For rear-wheel drives, an X-cross is often carried out, which diagonally swaps all four tires. Alternatively, they'll do a forward cross, which is the exact opposite of a rearward cross. Either pattern will solve uneven wear until your next rotation. To have experienced technicians rotate your tires today, visit Randy Wise Chevrolet. We're a family-owned and run dealership dedicated to providing the region's Chevy drivers with nothing short of top-notch customer service, whatever your vehicle needs may be.

In the mood for something delicious, fresh, healthy, but also somehow indulgent? Smoothie places are the way to go. We've got some great smoothie and juice bars here in Flint, MI that we'd like to recommend you visit. O'Blendz Right in the heart of town, at 303 Saginaw St in the University of Michigan, Flint, this restaurant has great smoothies and is overall a favorite place for students to eat. Students are hungry people, so you know you want to pay attention to any place they think is great. The service here is fast and friendly, and all the food they have is good. But smoothies are one of their specialties, and we think you'll love them. They're open from 10am until 5pm Monday through Thursday. On Friday, they close at 4pm, and they're closed on the weekend. more Tropical Smoothie Cafe This is a great place to go for smoothies and healthy food of all kinds. They're at 2103 S Linden Rd, and they're open from 7am until 9pm Monday through Friday. On Saturday, they're open from 8am until 9pm, and their Sunday hours are 10am until 8pm. The atmosphere at this location is definitely professional, fast, personal, and friendly. Order ahead of time and then pop up for curbside pickup in your Chevy Tahoe. We love their red sangria smoothie, which is made with this amazing blend of spiced apple and pear, with blueberries, pomegranate, white grape juice, orange juice, kiwi, and some non-fat yogurt. You also want to try their edible straws, which come in strawberry or lime. The Lean Machine is also amazing, with strawberries, banana, and their fat burner and energizer boosts. You can add supplements like collagen, protein, probiotics, and more to any drink. Willow's Garden Juice bar At 300 E 1st St, Flint in the Flint Farmer's Market, this juice bar can be accessed from 10am to 5pm on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. They've got delicious smoothies and juices, and if you tell them what you're looking for (something to help with workout recovery, inflammation, immune boosting, etc.), they'll find or craft you a drink that will fit your needs. Everything here is made with fresh ingredients and is raw. They also have elixirs, smoothies, and more. Whenever possible, they offer organic ingredients, and they always do special seasonal offerings. Try the green pineapple! When you've enjoyed a healthy and delicious smoothie, come see us at Randy Wise Chevrolet to check out our selection of affordable used cars. We also have a great service center that can provide you with whatever maintenance or repairs you need to keep running right.   Image via Pixabay

Anyone who wants to ensure their car stays in good shape for many years should know a few basic things about vehicle maintenance. If you're looking for great advice on maintaining your car, your Chevy dealer has plenty of easy and effective car maintenance tips. Here are a few things that you should know. more 4 Car Maintenance Tips From Your Chevy Dealer 1. Keep a Car Log Are keeping track of things like your mileage and when you need to refuel your car? If you're not, now is the time to start. This will help you stay proactive about your car's maintenance and let you know early if something is going wrong. Keep your log in your glove compartment and make a note every time you refuel your car. If you find that your mileage worsens or you're refueling more frequently than normal, it's time to head to your dealer mechanic. 2. Keep an Eye On Your Tires Are you regularly checking your tire air pressure? Tires that get too low on pressure are at higher risk of flats and blowouts. Not only can these be extremely inconvenient, but they can also be dangerous. You can help prevent these issues by checking your tire pressure about once a month. You may also need to replace your tires if the treads are too worn or have a rotation performed if they're not wearing down evenly. 3. Keep Your Car Clean Want to make sure that your vehicle's resell value stays high? One of the best things you can do is keep it clean. When grime and dust build up on your car and become hard or impossible to remove, this is going to seriously lower your car's value. It can also eat away at your car's bodywork and cause issues like rusting. Keeping your car clean by washing it thoroughly about once every two weeks is the best thing to do for your car. 4. Get Your Car Regularly Serviced Are you staying proactive about your vehicle's maintenance? Taking your car to your mechanic so it can be serviced regularly is one of the best ways to fix issues before they become too major, as well as prevent many issues from coming up in the first place. When your car needs servicing, it's best to take it straight to your dealership. Your dealership's mechanics work exclusively with Chevy vehicles which means you can count on their expertise. If you want your Chevy to last as long as possible, remembering the above tips will help you keep it in good shape. Is it time to get your regularly scheduled service for your vehicle? Make sure you visit our experts at Randy Wise Chevrolet.

The sad-sounding click-click of an engine that won't start is something every driver dreads hearing. As your Chevy dealer, we want to prevent you from hearing this sound. That's why we've listed some signs below that you may need a new car battery from us soon. A replacement battery will remove any of these problems. more Signs You Need a New Car Battery From Your Chevy Dealer Corroded Battery Terminals Corrosion is a problem that affects older batteries. It's caused by the breakdown of the chemicals in your battery. Sulfuric acid is one of the main chemicals in your battery, but as time passes, it starts to decay. Sulfuric acid releases hydrogen gas, and hydrogen molecules are small enough to escape the battery casing and float into your engine compartment. The hydrogen molecules merge with sulfur molecules produced by the fuel in your engine. These two chemicals produce hydrogen sulfide, which has a characteristic rotten egg smell. Hydrogen sulfide is poisonous and corrosive, and it's drawn to the battery terminals. This gas will form an acidic salt around the terminals, and start to eat them. Once corrosion has started, your battery will need replacement. Old Battery Your battery contains a variety of chemicals, and these chemicals enable it to store electricity and recharge. Unfortunately, the chemical reactions that allow the battery to work will eventually destroy the battery. Chemicals slowly break down, and as they do, your battery will become slower and more difficult to recharge. Its maximum charging level will also drop as the battery slowly decays. These signs of wear will start to affect your car's operation. Your battery is needed to provide the power to start your engine. As its recharging ability drops, it will have difficulty summoning enough power to provide the charge to the starter motor. This is what happens when you turn the key or press the button, and you hear your engine trying and failing to start. Dim Lights The battery supplies power to your car's internal systems like the headlights, clock, and other accessories. This allows these systems to work when the engine is off. As a battery wears down, it will have less power to sustain these systems. If you notice your dash and interior lights seem to be dim, your battery could be failing. You can test your battery by noting the brightness of these lights under battery power. Then turn on your engine and check the lights. If the lights are brighter, your battery is probably weak. When your engine is operating, the alternator supplies the power for all your systems. We can test your battery, and replace it if it's wearing out. Don't let a worn-out battery leave you stranded. Call us at Randy Wise Chevrolet.

Are you ready to enjoy an evening at home with the family and looking for great delivery restaurants in the Flint, MI, area? Delivery food is the ideal choice after an adventurous road trip with the family in your Chevrolet Equinox, whether you're craving deep-dish pizza, a submarine, or a homemade dish from your local diner. 1. Latina Restaurant & Pizzeria If you're ready to indulge in delicious Italian cuisine, you'll enjoy Latina Restaurant & Pizzeria. This casual restaurant offers a relaxing dining space, a lunch buffet, and options for delivery and takeout. You'll love the incredible menu selections, which include a variety of pizza, pasta, steak, submarines, burgers, seafood entrees, and wraps. All meals are prepared with only fresh ingredients and served fresh, whether you dine in or place an order for delivery. more 2. Hong Da Hong Da is a fantastic restaurant that serves delicious, homemade Chinese cuisine for delivery and takeout. You'll find a great variety of dishes on the menu, including fried crab cheese, curry dishes, pepper steak, orange beef, and many other tasty plates. Hong Da regularly offers lunch specials, family deals, and vegetarian options in generous portions. 3. Da Red Wagon Express If you're craving delicious comfort food and barbecue plates, you'll enjoy Da Red Wagon Express. This locally-owned and operated restaurant features tasty dishes, including ribs, shrimp, chicken wings, smoked sausage, pulled pork, and lots of great sides, such as mac and cheese, onion rings, fries, potato salad, fried okra, and baked beans. You'll love the laid-back atmosphere and friendly staff at this wonderful spot, which offers dine-in, delivery, and takeout. 4. Beirut Restaurant and Grocery Beirut Restaurant and Grocery is a favorite at the Flint farmers market and offers delicious Mediterranean food for takeout and delivery. You'll find many great entrees and appetizers, including lamb with rice, grape leaves, chicken shawarma, and many great Greek and Lebanese meals at an affordable price. All meals are served in generous portions with lots of flavors, with homemade sauces and sides. 5. Fish and Chicken Affair If you're looking for the ultimate comfort food, you'll want to order your next meal from Fish and Chicken Affair. This spectacular spot features an incredible menu of cod fish, shrimp, chicken, ribs, coleslaw, red beans with rice, greens, fries, and more. You can order for takeout or delivery seven days a week, whether you're looking for a quick meal for the road or home delivery. You'll find many great restaurants and eateries with delivery services for your next night with the family. Come see us at Randy Wise Chevrolet and see what we have to offer you from our amazing showroom.   Image via Pixabay

Every air conditioner is prone to damage, especially after prolonged use. The AC plays a vital role in cooling the air that enters the passenger cabin. Is your Car AC not working? Here are signs that tell you it's time to head out to your Chevy dealer for an AC repair. 1. No Cold Air One of the most obvious indications that you need an AC repair is when it completely loses its cooling ability. You may sometimes blame extreme heat levels. It takes some time for your vehicle's cabin to cool down, but you should be comfortable in a few minutes. The lack of cold air could be caused by a defective compressor, a blown fuse, or a faulty evaporator. Come to us, and we'll provide long-lasting solutions. more 2. Airflow Issues Your Chevy's air conditioner should quickly provide cold air, especially in hot and humid conditions. When you turn on your AC and get no airflow from the vents, it may signal a problem. You could have a loose blower hose or a faulty blower motor resistor or switch. Also, there may be a massive mold build-up on the vents. 3. Burning Smells Are you getting a burning smell when lifting the hood of your vehicle? If so, multiple issues could cause the problem. The burning smell when AC isn't working may indicate electrical wiring issues, coolant leaks, pulley bearing failure, or AC clutch or compressor failure. If the odor is coming from the vents, you could have a faulty blower. Rush to your dealership before your next trip. 4. Leaky Refrigerant Refrigerants help in creating a cool and comfortable temperature for longer periods. If you spot a thin, greasy fluid with a fluorescent tint surrounding your AC hoses, lines, or any major AC units, you may have a refrigerant leak. Leakages not only alter your vehicle's typical performance but may also reduce your fuel economy. Your technician has the right tools to diagnose and fix the issue. 5. Weird Sounds You should be concerned if you hear rattling, clicking, grinding, or groaning noises from your car, especially when your air conditioner is turned on. It could be something as simple as debris caught in between the fan. Remove the debris to avoid further damage and unnecessary future expenses. You may also require more serious repairs. It only takes an expert to point out the culprit. You deserve the best performance from your Chevy. If you're looking for a repair shop around, feel free to visit us at Randy Wise Chevrolet. Our factory-trained technicians will gladly diagnose and fix whatever issue your vehicle may have and ensure you're back on the road as soon as possible.

Your Chevrolet Silverado is the ideal vehicle to pick up fantastic finds and great antiques on your next bargain hunting trip. Flint, MI, offers a spectacular variety of thrift stores, vintage shops, and consignment stores where you'll discover amazing items for your home. 5 Thrift Stores That Are Worth the Drive Near Flint, MI for Bargain Hunting 1. Something Used Something New This unique thrift shop is worth the visit if you're looking for excellent deals on housewares, furniture, clothing, accessories, and more. It's a fantastic place with friendly staff and great prices, so you can furnish a new home or redecorate a room at a reasonable cost. Something Used Something New offers an impressive selection of designer brands, vintage clothing, and wonderful gift ideas for every occasion. You can visit this thrift shop is open five days a week, from Tuesday through Saturday, with in-store shopping and delivery options available. more 2. The Little Red Hen Resale Shop When you visit the Little Red Hen Resale Shop, you'll find this small store offers everything you need at a reasonable price. You'll find a lot of high-quality merchandise and unique collectible items. This store is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and new items and donations are arriving regularly. It's a fantastic place to shop for the whole family, whether you're looking for new clothing for your wardrobe or a few furnishings for your home. 3. Reclaimed by Whaley Reclaimed by Whaley is conveniently located in downtown Flint and provides exceptional quality goods for the whole family. This friendly shop supports the local community through proceeds from sales and offers a wonderful variety of clothing for all ages, including a wide range of vintage clothing for men, women, and children. You'll find an impressive assortment of unique fashion, one-of-a-kind items, modern apparel, and many different styles. 4. Bargain Hunterz Bargain Hunterz is a fun place to visit if you're looking for exquisite antiques, art, decorative pieces, and many unique items. There are plenty of household items available at great prices, including furniture, light fixtures, and paintings. This shop offers in-store shopping with a wide selection of quality clothing, footwear, accessories, small appliances, seasonal items, electronics, and vintage goods. 5. Mike's Odds & Ends If you're looking for a place that specializes in buying and selling jewelry, precious metals, video games, electronics, and more, you'll want to visit Mike's Odds & Ends. This shop is a fantastic spot where you'll find board games, consoles, and various popular items, with regular new arrivals. On your next visit, you'll find many great thrift shops, antique malls, and bargain stores in and around the Flint area. Contact us at Randy Wise Chevrolet and see what we have to offer you from our incredible showroom today.   Image via Pexels

If you're looking for a larger SUV, check out the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. This midsize SUV is an excellent option if you need to transport a growing family and all their friends and gear. Here are just a few features of the Chevy Traverse. 2022 Design Changes The 2022 Chevy Traverse is a three-row SUV that's built for families. For the 2022 model year, this second-generation midsize SUV underwent minor design updates to the front facia and updated LED lighting. The result is a modern, sleek look the whole family will love. more Trim Levels For 2022 the Traverse has eliminated the L trim and now has six trim levels. Front-wheel drive is standard on all models, but you do have the option of all-wheel drive. The features vary by trim level, but several popular options include a 360-degree camera and an impressive Bose audio system. If you want a darker style, the sharp RS trim provides a cool design and features like black-out accents, 20-inch wheels, power-folding mirrors, and a digital rearview mirror. The top-of-the-line High Country offers luxury and added functionality like a power third row, a panoramic roof, and trailering features. Lots of Cargo Space There's plenty of cargo space on the Traverse, with 23 cu-ft of additional space behind the third row and an additional 3.2 cu-ft in an under-the-floor storage compartment. You'll also notice there's added functionality in the cabin with a large center console perfect for storing your small personal items and electronics. There's even a compartment for your phone with available wireless charging. Excellent Performance All the Traverse trims come with a 3.6L V6 engine which delivers 310 horsepower. This powerful engine boasts excellent acceleration while still being able to tow up to 5000 lbs. 9-speed automatic transmission is standard. All this power under the hood makes the Traverse easy to drive. This large SUV is surprisingly easy to maneuver, whether navigating traffic or backing into a parking space. Fuel Efficiency Despite its size, the Traverse still gets a good EPA estimated mpg of 18 city and 27 highway. The all-wheel drive models deliver 17 city and 25 highway. Advanced Safety Features The 2022 Traverse comes with Chevy Safety Assist. This suite of advanced features includes six driver assistance aids like automatic braking, front pedestrian braking, forward collision warning, and lane keeping assist. You'll also have new standard features like Intellibeam to help make life easier. The Traverse also has optional safety aids like HD Surround Vision and adaptive cruise control. The 2022 Chevy Traverse is a fantastic SUV that's functional without sacrificing style and comfort. With plenty of cargo space and a roomy interior, the Traverse is ready for anything you can throw at it. Stop by Randy Wise Chevrolet to see this remarkable SUV for yourself.   Image via Edmunds

Tires are vital for maintaining control when you drive. They grip the surface with the tread and ensure your Chevy handles just like it's designed to. Tires, however, are made from rubber and will eventually wear out. As your Chevy dealer, we'd like to tell you some signs that you may need new tires from us. more Your Tires Are Out of Warranty All major tire manufacturers place a warranty period on their tires. This warranty period is determined in consultation with their engineers and represents the optimum lifespan of a tire. To maintain the warranty, you need to have your tires rotated regularly to prevent excessive wear. Once the warranty period is up, their recommendation is to replace your tires. You may, however, not want to replace your tires when the warranty expires if they still appear to be in good condition. If you continue to drive on these tires, we advise that you bring your Chevy to our service department. Our Chevy-trained technicians can test the tire to confirm they're safe for you to drive on. If one or more of the tires shows signs of wear, we can fit replacements for you. Bulge in the Sidewall The sidewall of your tires is the rubber section that is perpendicular to the tread. This section of a tire is made from thinner and softer rubber than the tread. It doesn't need the extra reinforcing the tread has, as it's not subject to abrasion from contact with the surface. The sidewall can still get damaged, and this can weaken your tire. A bulge in the sidewall is usually created through sharp contact with a hard surface, for example hitting a curb. The force of the blow pinches the tire and forces air into the damaged section, which then swells up. This bulge is dangerous, as it's full of air and stretches the surface of the tire. If the tire gets too hot, the bulge could rupture, and your tire will blow. We recommend replacing a bulging tire ASAP. Your Tire Pressure Is Low You may notice that your tires lose air regularly. This loss of air is minor. It's caused by the atmosphere in the tires equalizing with the outside atmosphere. The solution to this is to top up the air to your tire's recommended air pressure. If your tires are losing air much faster, you could have a tire leak. A leak in a tire can easily cause a flat. Air can leak from even the smallest hole in a tire and rapidly deflate it. Our technicians will examine them and find the cause of the air loss. If you have any problems with your tires, come and see us at Randy Wise Chevrolet.